Coprosma acerosa
| Coprosma acerosa | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. acerosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma acerosa A.Cunn. | |
Coprosma acerosa, commonly called sand coprosma, is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. It is a coastal plant found on the landward side of sand dunes.
C. acerosa is a low, spreading shrub with yellow-brownish leaves, red bark and blue fruit.[1]
It is declining over large parts of its original range due to competition from marram grass.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sand Coprosma". Te Arai Kete. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ "Coprosma acerosa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
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